Intern - Research and Early Development - Molecular Oncology
United States, California, South San Francisco
Start Date: Summer 2018Length of Assignment: 12 weeks The mission of the Molecular Oncology department is to bring lasting benefit and cures to cancer patients through innovative scientific discoveries and medicines.
We will transform cancer care by taking a science-driven approach to drug discovery and development to achieve enduring clinical benefit.
Guided by a deep understanding of the unique molecular features associated with each patient's disease, we will identify and understand pathways that drive cancer and establish the therapeutic potential of individual targets.
By combining laboratory and clinical investigation, we will design strategies and medicines that target tumor cells, drug resistance, and the tumor microenvironment to achieve dramatic, lasting, benefit for cancer patients.
Position 1This intern will work with a postdoctoral fellow to investigate the impact of a kinase on the interaction between CD8 T cells and Antigen Presenting Cells (APC). He or she will use FACS analysis and various imaging techniques to investigate the above question. Position 2
Generate and test mammalian cells edited by CRISPR technology.
Perform various assays including western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, FACS to determine changes in gene expression.
Optimize culture conditions for primary cells and conduct in vitro phagocytosis assay.
In hiring new employees, we look for people who are also inspired by our mission and who would fit in well with the collaborative, rigorous and entrepreneurial spirit of the company culture. Because we know that employees are critical to our success in bringing novel medicines to patients, we are dedicated to remaining a great place to work and to providing employees with programs, services and benefits that allow them to bring the best to the business and to their personal lives. Position 1
A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.
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Location United States, California, South San Francisco
Function Technical Development
Subfunction Internship / Trainee Technical Development
Schedule Full-time
Job level Entry Level
Job type Internship / Student
Division Roche Pharmaceuticals
Posted since 2018/02/15
Posted until 2018/02/23
Job-ID 00455148
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.